London Writers' Salon

#154: Francesca Simon — From 40+ Rejections to Bestselling Children’s Author (25M+ Book Sales), Moving from Children’s Books to Opera & Myth, and Reinventing Herself at Every Stage

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Francesca Simon is the legendary author of over 60 books for children, including the global bestselling Horrid Henry series, which has been translated into 27 languages. Her books have sold over 25 million copies. She talks to us about early rejection, finding fame, reinventing her voice to write librettos, and her first foray into adult fiction with Salka: The exquisite retelling of the tragic myth of the Lady of the Lake. 

Francesca was appointed MBE in 2023 and continues to advocate for literacy and storytelling across generations.

RESOURCES & LINKS

  • 📑Interview Transcript
  • Salka by Francesca Simon
  • Goodreads
  • Francesca’s Website

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